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Adventures of Squirrel Fluffytail015 - The King of the PoetsGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2628 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail014 - The Pride of the LilacsGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2612 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail013 - The Modest MothGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2610 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail012 - Bloody-Nose of Sunshine HillGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2612 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail011 - The Garden FlyGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2610 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail010 - The Giant GaminGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2617 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail009 - The Sweetheart and the BrideGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2609 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail008 - Hera of the cornGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2616 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail007 - King of the hollyhocksGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2611 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail006 - Moths of the moonGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2613 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail005 - The Lady BirdGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2610 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail004 - The Yellow EmperorGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2615 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail003 - The Robin MothGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2638 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail002 - Moths eggs caterpillars winter quartersGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2643 minAdventures of Squirrel Fluffytail001 - Moths of the LimberlostGene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was a pioneering American author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer, with a passion for the enchanting birds and moths of the rapidly disappearing wetlands in the lower Great Lakes Basin. The Limberlost and Wildflower Woods of northeastern Indiana served as both her inspiration and laboratory, fueling her stories, novels, essays, photography, and films. Renowned for her artistic talents, Stratton-Porter is celebrated as one of the first female authors to advocate for conservation, particularly championing the Limberlost Swamp. While her heart lay in nature writing, it was her romantic novels that garnered widespread acclaim and provided the...
2026-01-2620 min
Celsius 233 Book Summaries PodcastA Girl of the Limberlost - Gene Stratton-Porter (1909) Summary (Limberlost - 2)Book 290: A Girl of the Limberlost - Gene Stratton-Porter (1909)Series: Limberlost - 2Rating: 4.17 ⭐️Book at a glance: Gene Stratton-Porter's A Girl of the Limberlost is a heartwarming, early 20th-century American novel about perseverance, self-discovery, and the power of nature. Published in 1909, it is set in the Limberlost Swamp of Indiana and revolves around Elnora Comstock, who faces hardships in her quest for education. Her deep connection to nature, combined with the emotional complexity of her family relationships, offers a profound reflection on resilience, love, and personal growth.
2025-12-2006 min
Storybounders29. Freckles: Gene Stratton-PorterLoneliness is something many people quietly carry. Jayme and Steve take a closer look at what loneliness really means—not just being alone, but feeling unseen, unheard, or disconnected even in the middle of a crowd, and then they turn to an unexpected but deeply meaningful connection: the stories of author Gene Stratton-Porter.As the youngest of twelve on a bustling farm family, Gene grew up with plenty of solitude. But instead of crushing her spirit, her lonely hours in the Limberlost swamp gave her a deep love of nature and a way to belong. Through stories li...
2025-09-072h 05
Begin A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Breakthrough.The Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton-PorterPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/37516to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Keeper of the Bees
Author: Gene Stratton-Porter
Narrator: Anne Hancock
Format: mp3
Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
Release date: 03-04-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Genre Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Jamie MacFarlane has returned a hero from the Great War but with a stubborn chest wound. The government has sent him to their new thermal springs hospital in California “where it was hoped that the brilliant sunshine, the fruits, and the clean air, the eternal summer of a beneficent land” would heal him. But nothing has worked and with...
2025-03-041h 02Embrace The Eye-Opening Full Audiobook Experience!The Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton-PorterPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/36096to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Keeper of the Bees
Author: Gene Stratton-Porter
Narrator: Anne Hancock
Format: mp3
Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
Release date: 03-04-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Classics
Publisher's Summary:
Jamie MacFarlane has returned a hero from the Great War but with a stubborn chest wound. The government has sent him to their new thermal springs hospital in California “where it was hoped that the brilliant sunshine, the fruits, and the clean air, the eternal summer of a beneficent land” would heal him. But nothing has worked and with his...
2025-03-041h 02
Reading Revisitedep. 42: Bookish Bio of a Bookstore Owner - Katheryn Rice of MonkeyKat BooksWelcome to Reading Revisited, a place for friends to enjoy some good old-fashioned book chat while revisiting the truth, beauty, and goodness we’ve found in our favorite books.Kat’s Top 5: Other Books/Things MentionedEthan Frome by Edith Wharton East of Eden by John SteinbeckHouse of Mirth by Edith WhartonSmall Things Like These by Claire Keegan Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai Close Reads Frankenstein Epis...
2025-02-171h 04
Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part VIII.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-111h 42Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part VIII.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-111h 42Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part VII.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-112h 20Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part VII.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-112h 20Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part VI.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-112h 06Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part VI.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-112h 06Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part V.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-112h 03Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part V.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-112h 03Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part IV.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-112h 12Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part IV.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-112h 12Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part III.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-111h 53Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part III.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-111h 53Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part II.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in white...
2024-11-111h 56Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part II.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in white...
2024-11-111h 56Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part I.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-112h 32Great AudiobooksThe Harvester, by Gene Stratton-Porter. Part I.David Langston (a.k.a. the Harvester) is 26 years old and lives a simple life in the Midwest with his dog, cultivating and harvesting trees, plants and herbs near his home that he sells as medicinal ingredients to pharmaceutical houses. When the first bluebird arrives each spring David traditionally asks his dog whether he should remain a bachelor or find a wife. For the first time in six years the dog “advises” him to find a wife. The Harvester is not happy with this advice but that night he has a vision of a very beautiful dark-haired woman in whit...
2024-11-112h 32
Stuff You Missed in History ClassGene Stratton-Porter Live at the Indiana History CenterThis episode was recorded live at the Indiana History Center, where one of their current exhibits is about Gene Stratton-Porter, a best-selling writer, illustrator, nature photographer, naturalist, and film producer. Research: Aalto, Kathryn. "THE LEGEND OF LIMBERLOST: A PATCH OF INDIANA WILDERNESS FULFILLS THE VISION OF AN OVERLOOKED AMERICAN NATURALIST, GENE STRATTON-PORTER." Smithsonian, vol. 50, no. 10, Mar. 2020, pp. 56+. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A617619457/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=1e942034. Accessed 8 July 2024. Aldridge, Ann and Nancy B. Carlson, editors. “Gene Stratton-Porter: Voice of the Limberlost.” Ball State University. 1996 and...
2024-08-0547 min
The Mission Driven Mom PodcastEP 34: Mission Driven Stories: Gene Stratton-Porter“What is the difference between my books and those of other writers, is that I prefer to describe and perpetuate the best I have known in life." ~Gene Stratton-Porter
As a young girl growing up on a farm in Indiana, Gene had the idyllic life. The youngest of 12 children, Gene was given free-range of her large farm to fall in love with nature - her lifelong passion. Sadly, while she was still in her formative years, tragedy struck when the accidental deaths of her brother and sister were followed closely by the death of her moth...
2023-11-301h 13
The Hopeless Romantic Podcast: Happily Ever After Audio112. The Harvester by Gene Stratton-Porter [Part 2]Book Title: The Harvester Author: Gene Stratton-Porter Episode: Number 112 | Part 2 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As David helps Ruth find her way out of the swamp, they form a bond that grows into a profound love. Ruth, who comes from a sheltered and privileged background, is initially drawn to the simplicity and sincerity of David's life. As their relationship develops, they both confront their pasts and personal challenges. David's ultimate goal is to accumulate enough money to build a dream home and a sanctuary for wildlife, while Ruth seeks to break free from her family's expectations an...
2023-09-262h 52The Hopeless Romantic Podcast: Happily Ever After Audio111. The Harvester by Gene Stratton-Porter [Part 1]Book Title: The Harvester Author: Gene Stratton-Porter Episode: Number 111 | Part 1 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "The Harvester" is a novel written by Gene Stratton-Porter, an American author, and published in 1911. The story revolves around the life of David Langston, known as "the Harvester," who lives a solitary existence in the Limberlost Swamp, harvesting and selling medicinal herbs and plants. David's deep connection with nature and his tranquil lifestyle are disrupted when he encounters a young woman named Ruth Jameson, who is lost in the swamp. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the author Gene Stratton-Porter (1863...
2023-09-252h 22
SnoozecastA Girl of the LimberlostTonight, we’ll read an excerpt from “A Girl of the Limberlost” by Gene Stratton-Porter, published in 1909. This episode first aired in April of 2021.The story takes place in Indiana, in and around the Limberlost Swamp. Even at the time of its publication, this impressive wetland region was being reduced by heavy logging, natural oil extraction and drainage for agriculture.The author, Stratton-Porter, was considered one of the most popular woman novelists of the era.Elnora Comstock is an impoverished teenager who lives with her widowed mother, Katharine Comstock, on the edge of the Li...
2023-04-1932 min
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2023-03-311h 03
Voices of TodayA Gene Stratton-Porter Collection sampleThe complete audiobook is available for purchase at Audible.com:
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A Gene Stratton-Porter Collection
Presented by Voices of Today
Freckles and A Girl of the Limberlost are two of Gene Stratton Porter's most famous novels. Set primarily in the Limberlost Swamp of Indiana, USA, follow the story of Freckles, a lame orphan whose innate character rises above his circumstances. A Girl of the Limberlost is the story of Elnora, blamed for her father's death by her mother, nevertheless, meets every challenge that comes her way with an admirable resilience. Uplifting and encouraging family listening!
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2023-02-0803 min
Plumfield MomsBook Review: Freckles and A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porterhttps://plumfieldmoms.com/plumfield-moms-book-reviews/freckles-a-girl-of-the-limberlost
“The scene was intensely attractive. The thickness of the swamp made a dark, massive background below, while above towered gigantic trees. The men were calling jovially back and forth as they unharnessed tired horses that fell into attitudes of rest and crunched, in deep content, the grain given them. Duncan, the brawny Scotch head-teamster, lovingly wiped the flanks of his big bays with handfuls of pawpaw leaves, as he softly whistled, ‘O wha will be my dearie, O!’ and a cricket beneath the leaves at his feet accompanied him. The green wood fi...
2022-06-2013 min
Gals GuideGene Stratton Porter - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Naturalist GalAfter getting a little squirrely talking about our "Nut House", Bonnie tells us about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter who wrote many books about nature including "Girl of Limberlost."
2022-04-1127 min
Voices of TodayA Girl Of The Limberlost SampleThe complete audiobook is available for purchase at Audible.com:
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A Girl of the Limberlost
By Gene Stratton-Porter
Presented by Voices of Today
First published in 1909, A Girl of the Limberlost, is a novel by American writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter. This classic of Indiana literature is a sequel to Stratton-Porter's earlier novel Freckles. Wholesome, sensible, and beautiful, the heroine, Elnora, is also compassionate, self-reliant, and intelligent. Neglected by her mother, Elnora reaches through this hardship toward education, friendship and love. There are no short cuts and her hard work brings...
2022-02-1004 min
Lost Ladies of LitGene Stratton-Porter — A Girl of the Limberlost with Sadie SteinSend us a textNew York Times book editor and returning guest Sadie Stein joins us to discuss the semi-lurid, yet weirdly wonderful 1909 novel A Girl of the Limberlost by the once wildly popular novelist and McCall's magazine columnist, Gene Stratton-Porter. Support the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Los...
2022-01-2540 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalA Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-PorterPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/552614 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Girl of the Limberlost Author: Gene Stratton-Porter Narrator: Patience Charles Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 25 minutes Release date: November 22, 2021 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: A Girl of the Limberlost, a novel by American writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter. It is considered a classic of Indiana literature. It is the sequel to her earlier novel Freckles. Patricia Raub (Senior Lecturer of American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston) notes that Stratton-Porter was 'one of the most popular woman novelists of the era, who was known for her nature...
2021-11-2203 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalLaddie by Gene Stratton-PorterPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/554132 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Laddie Author: Gene Stratton-Porter Narrator: Bridget Gaige Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 48 minutes Release date: November 2, 2021 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: 'Laddie' is Gene Stratton-Porter’s most autobiographical novel, and is titled after her brother, who drowned as a teenager. It is the story of Pamela Pryor and Laddie Stranton. Whilst she is rich, Laddie is but a poor farm boy. Her father opposes the match, and Pamela tries her best to change his mind. This classic romance mixes pastoral childhood, beautiful nature, and heartbreak. It was adapted to th...
2021-11-0205 min
SnoozecastA Girl of the LimberlostWe hope you enjoy this preview of an episode from our back catalog available to our premium subscribers. Tonight, we’ll read an excerpt from “A Girl of the Limberlost” by Gene Stratton-Porter, published in 1909. The story takes place in Indiana, in and around the Limberlost Swamp. Even at the time of its publication, this impressive wetland region was being reduced by heavy logging, natural oil extraction and drainage for agriculture. To unlock full episodes, ad-free listening, and more, please go to snoozecast.com/plus.The author, Stratton-Porter, was considered one of the most popular...
2021-04-1207 min
The Mission Driven Mom PodcastMission Driven Stories: Gene Stratton-Porter“What is the difference between my books and those of other writers, is that I prefer to describe and perpetuate the best I have known in life." ~Gene Stratton-Porter
As a young girl growing up on a farm in Indiana, Gene had the idyllic life. The youngest of 12 children, Gene was given free-range of her large farm to fall in love with nature - her lifelong passion. Sadly, while she was still in her formative years, tragedy struck when the accidental deaths of her brother and sister were followed closely by the death of her mother. Yet, with the help of...
2021-01-281h 13
Audrey Rindlisbacher PodcastMission Driven Stories: Gene Stratton-Porter“What is the difference between my books and those of other writers, is that I prefer to describe and perpetuate the best I have known in life." ~Gene Stratton-Porter As a young girl growing up on a farm in Indiana, Gene had the idyllic life. The youngest of 12 children, Gene was given free-range of her large farm to fall in love with nature - her lifelong passion. Sadly, while she was still in her formative years, tragedy struck when the accidental deaths of her brother and sister were followed closely by the death of her...
2021-01-281h 13
Quantum Leap Sound BitesA Laboratory at the LimberlostHow did a swamp in northeastern Indiana inspire Gene Stratton-Porter to become an innovative photographer, best-selling author and self-taught scientist?
2017-08-2206 min
The Art of the MatterThe Art of the Matter - Theatre Manager Steve Ross, Artist Hughey, the Winner of the Library Week Teen Poetry Contest, Gene Stratton-Porter, and the IMA's New Director of FestivalsThis week, the Vogue Theatre's Steve Ross talks about his decades with the club, we'll meet the IMA's new Director of Festivals, Performance, and Public Programs, and we'll hear the winner of the National Library Week's Teen Poetry Slam. We'll also meet the creator of a one-woman show about naturalist and author Gene Stratton-Porter, and chat with artist Kevin Hughey about his exhibit at Clowes Memorial Hall.
2017-04-2900 min
Ink and WormInk and Worm 23: Sister Morgan and a YA CelebrationMorgan, my darling sister, lover of YA and Regency Historical Fiction and Non-Fiction
The Books:
“Bad Marie” by Marcy Dermansky
“One Moment” by Kristina McBride
“The Enchantress” from “The Secrest of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel” by Michael Scott
“The Enchanted Forest Chronicles” by Patricia C. Wrede
“Freckles” and “A Girl of the Limberlost” by Gene Stratton-Porter
“Fabelhaven” series by Brandon Mull (five books)
“The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery
“Elantris” and “The Mistborn Trilogy” by Brandon Sanderson
“Harry Potter” audiobooks, written by J. K. Rowling narrated by Jim Dale
“Queen of Subtleties” by Anne Boleyn
“Eragon” by Christopher Paolini
“Beauty” by Robin McKin...
2016-05-0157 min
Get Your Favorite Full Trial Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalA Daughter of the Land by Gene Stratton-PorterPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/257006 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Daughter of the Land Author: Gene Stratton-Porter Narrator: LibriVox Volunteers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 37 minutes Release date: January 1, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.14 of Total 79 Ratings of Narrator: 3.44 of Total 18 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Independent Kate Bates resents the fact that, as the youngest of a large family, she is expected to stay at home and help her parents while her brothers and sisters are free to pursue their desires. When she defies her family and leaves home, she finds that the path to independence is paved...
2016-01-0103 min
Journey With NatureGene Stratton-Porter"Nature can be trusted to work her own miracle in the heart of any man whose daily task keeps him alone among her sights, sounds, and silences." - Gene Stratton Porter Author, Photographer, Naturalist, Movie Producer and Hoosier
2008-10-0600 min